October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. A year after the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware that he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.
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00:06 We are back in five, four...
00:10 [beep]
00:11 Now, here's Mr. Midnight, Jack Dallow!
00:18 Oh, good evening, night owls,
00:20 and thank you for allowing me into your living rooms once again.
00:25 Well, night owls, we've got a heck of a show in store for you tonight,
00:29 and I'm very excited for you to see it all unfold before your very eyes.
00:32 I really hope you love it.
00:34 Gosh, I hope you love it. Please love it.
00:39 I'm trying to host an Ashland syndicated talk show,
00:42 and I'm trying to help you keep it on the air.
00:45 We all know how important it is to keep our sponsors and affiliates happy,
00:49 but in my humble opinion, there is only one person
00:51 who really matters in this whole darn crazy business.
00:57 And that is you, our viewer.
01:01 You're meddling with things you don't understand.
01:03 Whoa-ho! Now, as you know here on Night Owls,
01:05 we think it's very important to keep an open mind.
01:10 Please welcome Dr. June Ross Mitchell and Lily,
01:13 the young subject of the book, "Conversations with the Devil."
01:16 I really don't think it's a good idea, Jack.
01:18 She's becoming more unpredictable.
01:20 That's a good thing. That's why we still do live TV.
01:22 Ladies and gentlemen, please stay tuned for a live television first
01:26 as we attempt to commune with the devil.
01:29 Lily, can you hear me?
01:39 Good to see you again, Jack. Lily, return to me.
01:48 This isn't about ratings anymore. No one's going anywhere.
01:54 How could you let it happen, Jack? How could you let it happen?
01:57 Please be warned, anyone with young children in the room...
01:59 Go to a commercial! Go to a commercial!
02:01 ...you're about to see... You okay, Jack?
02:03 ...is profoundly disturbing and shocking.
02:06 You get out there, Mr. Midnight,
02:10 and you knock him dead.
02:14 (((NO-SYSTEMS)))